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Malvern Panalytical and concept life sciences announce integration

Malvern Panalytical, manufacturer of analytical systems, and Concept Life Sciences (Cheshire, UK), a contract research organization, have today announced a full business integration.

From Malvern Panalytical 13 Apr 2021

Scanning & Decoding Tube Racks Direct from Low Temperature Storage

Ziath has posted a new video that provides an easy-to-follow guide to assist scientists and technicians scanning and decoding sample tube racks direct from low temperature storage

From Ziath Ltd 13 Apr 2021

Brooks Instrument Makes ISO/IEC 17025 Certification Available on SLA Series Biotech Mass Flow Controllers

Brooks Instrument has made the ISO/IEC 17025 certification available as an option on its SLA Series Biotech mass flow controllers (MFC).

From Brooks Instrument 13 Apr 2021

Scientists identify new insect species in Kosovo's rivers after coronavirus

While the new Coronavirus will, hopefully, be effectively controlled sooner rather than later, its latest namesake is here to stay - a small caddisfly endemic to a national park in Kosovo that is new to science.

13 Apr 2021

Exercise could be used to improve the oral environment in people with NAFLD

Liver disease, from metabolic and bacterial causes, is a growing concern. What connects these dots? The gut, or more specifically, bacteria in the gut.

12 Apr 2021

Researchers uncover a new source of energy expending brown fat cells

A new source of energy expending brown fat cells has been uncovered by researchers at the Joslin Diabetes Center, which they say points towards potential new therapeutic options for obesity.

12 Apr 2021

Stem cells of the nervous system age rapidly, shows study

In a new study published in Cell Stem Cell, a team led by USC Stem Cell scientist Michael Bonaguidi, PhD, demonstrates that neural stem cells - the stem cells of the nervous system - age rapidly.

12 Apr 2021

Research may lead to a significant breakthrough in the battle against deadly brain tumors

Groundbreaking research from Tel Aviv University may lead to a significant breakthrough in the battle against deadly brain cancer.

12 Apr 2021

Study finds a bacterial molecule that may be key to fighting gastric cancer

Humans are exposed to many types of bacteria daily, the majority of which are harmless. However, some bacteria are pathogenic, which means they can cause disease.

12 Apr 2021

Plasticizers can impair important brain functions in humans

The plasticizers contained in many everyday objects can impair important brain functions in humans. Biologists from the University of Bayreuth warn of this danger in an article in Communications Biology.

12 Apr 2021

BGU researchers identify probiotic yogurt-based drug candidates

Researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) have for the first time identified new drug candidates based on molecules isolated from probiotic Kefir yogurt for combating pathogenic bacteria and treating various inflammatory conditions, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and COVID-19 related cytokine storms.

12 Apr 2021

Parallel Evaporator Assists Metabolomics Research

BioChromato Inc. has published an interview with the Institute of Analytical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Fukuoka (Fukuoka, Japan) that explains how a Smart Evaporator C10 has enabled them to concentrate amino acids

From BioChromato Inc. 12 Apr 2021

Study shows how nitrate controls gene expression in legumes

Plants in the bean family (legumes) form nodules on their roots to take up nitrogen. Legumes will stop nodule production when nitrogen is plentiful, but precisely how nitrate presence controls nodule formation in these plants has been a mystery.

12 Apr 2021

Obesity reduces mitochondrial gene expression in fat tissue, finds study

A twin study recently completed at the University of Helsinki indicates that the machinery responsible for energy handling in fat tissue is working poorly in obesity.

9 Apr 2021

Researchers use genetics to identify potential drugs for early management of COVID-19

A new study using human genetics suggests researchers should prioritize clinical trials of drugs that target two proteins to manage COVID-19 in its early stages.

9 Apr 2021

Brain organoid models reveal mechanisms linked to virus-induced microcephaly

Researchers at IMBA - Institute of Molecular Biotechnology of the Austrian Academy of Sciences - demonstrate that different viruses can lead to brain malformations through diverse mechanisms by using human brain organoid models.

9 Apr 2021

Tiny SARS-CoV-2 protein may have big implications for future COVID-19 treatments

A tiny protein of SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that gives rise to COVID-19, may have big implications for future treatments, according to a team of Penn State researchers.

9 Apr 2021

Scientists compare DNA damaging properties of chemicals from vape products and cigarettes

Imperial Brands scientists have utilized Toxys' ToxTracker suite of stem-cell based in-vitro assays, which provide mechanistic insight into the potential DNA damaging properties of chemicals, comparing vape e-liquid samples and their aerosols to combustible cigarette smoke.

9 Apr 2021

Nine out of ten Danes show willingness to accept the COVID-19 vaccine

Nine out of ten Danes say that they will accept the COVID-19 vaccine when offered. This is the same level as before the AstraZeneca vaccine was paused.

9 Apr 2021

Researchers uncover new metabolic capabilities of gut bacteria

An international team of scientists led by microbiologists Alexander Loy from the University of Vienna and David Schleheck from the University of Konstanz has uncovered new metabolic capabilities of gut bacteria.

9 Apr 2021